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‘Indian Idol’ Abhijeet Sawant involved in a brawl

Former winner of Sony Entertainment Television Asia’s ‘Indian Idol’ and host of various shows, Abhijeet Sawant was involved in a scuffle? last night after a night-out went awry wrong.

According to witnesses, three cars, including the one that Abhijeet was driving, were racing at Daulat Nagar in Santacruz. Fellow ‘Indian Idol’ contestant Prajakta Shukre was driving a sedan and ran over a scooter, grievously injuring the rider and the pillion.

Witnesses at the spot claimed that Shukre and Sawant, who was driving an Audi, were in an inebriated condition and got into a brawl with the pedestrians when they tried to stop them.

The injured, brothers Toufiq Khan (19) and Tauhid Khan (14), were rushed to Nanavati Hospital and are undergoing treatment.

A wireless police van rushed to the spot and brought the unruly mob under control. Sawant was taken to the police station and Shukre was sent for an alcohol test and medical examination to Bhabha hospital.

“We are waiting for the medical reports after which we will arrest Shukre. The victims are out of danger and are recovering,” said a police official, on condition of anonymity.

Article from NDTV